Multi temperature supply chain solutions, distribution, and logistics specialist and ethical family business, Oakland International, launched phase 1 of its new Bardon warehouse on Tuesday 1st September creating up to 400 local jobs. The Logicor site has capacity for 24,000 pallets and is being fitted out with refrigeration.
Oakland International Chief Executive Dean Attwell stated: “Bardon has the capacity for up to 400 staff and considering the business’ growth direction, we should get to that level quite quickly, so we’re very keen to take on people searching for new opportunities working within the food industry.
Oakland invested £4 million in fitting out the 225,000 sq. ft unit, which is located near to Coalville in Leicestershire, and has plans already in place to install solar panels to make the warehouse carbon neutral.
Employing around 600 people their head office is in Redditch, West Midlands with other facilities located in Corby, Dublin, and Worksop. A £40 million turnover business, operating 24-hours/7 days a week, one area of growth has been direct-to-consumer supplies, supporting many well-known brands and undertaking home deliveries of chilled, frozen, and ambient food parcels.
Oakland’s move to Bardon was significantly influenced by the support and approach of North West Leicestershire District Council and a very dynamic and fast response from the team at Logicor, with the Council’s Chief Executive Bev Smith and district Councillor for Ellistown & Battleflat, Keith Merrie MBE in attendance for the official opening.
Councillor Tony Gillard, Portfolio Holder for Business and Regeneration at North West Leicestershire District Council, said: “We’re working hard to encourage growth and new investment in North West Leicestershire, and it’s excellent news that Oakland International are officially up and running at their new Bardon warehouse.
“New jobs and new employment opportunities are needed in our district and it’s a timely moment to be welcoming Oakland International to this site.”
